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Monday, November 5, 2012

Just over one week ago, Sandy battered New York City (my home town) and the rest of the mid-Atlantic region. It caused devastation unlike anything this area has ever seen before. It is estimated that losses from the storm will be in the neighborhood of $50 Billion. Over 8 million people lost power, some of which has not been restored. There were lives lost, homes destroyed, and property damaged. Every person living in the area that was struck has their own story to tell. And for many, the problems persist.

In times like these, many people, including myself, feel a sense of helplessness and often develop an urgent need to help. In times like these, every little bit does matter and can make a difference.

In that spirit, I am auctioning off art bundles - which will each go to the single highest bidder.

Simply contact me via email at shap97@gmail.com with your bid and I will update the bidding total on this post as bids come in as quickly as I can. The bidding will start at $25.00 for each bundle but I am hoping to raise substantially more money. Bids will be counted in the order in which they are received. Bidding ends on 11:59pm EST Sunday November 11th. The winning bidder can either make their donation directly to the charity via credit card or through me via check or Paypal. You are more than welcome to leave a comment to this post but bids will only be accepted via email.

100% of the proceeds will benefit The Mayors Fund to Advance New York City. Donations will support immediate aid needs - including water, food and hygiene supplies - as well as long-term relief and restoration efforts. One hundred percent of donations are being dispersed to relief organizations and their efforts.

The winning bidder will also receive Night Prayer, an original artwork from artist Darlene Wilkinson.

The winning bidder will also receive Sweet-Home, Rose-colored: Plant the Seed, an original artwork (with the edge of the canvas wrapped with New York Times hurricane reportage) from artist and author Sarah Fishburn.

Also included with the winning bid is a signed copy of the book Journal Spilling by artist and author Diana Trout.

The winning bidder will also receive a sheet of handmade lino printed tissue paper made by artist Andrea McNeill and similar to the tissue paper pictured in this image.

BUNDLE #5

CURRENT BID

$25.00$50.00$75.00$100.00$125.00$200.00

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BUNDLE #6

BOOK BUNDLE BONANZA

The winner of bundle #6 will receive one signed copy of my book The Pulse of Mixed Media: Secrets and Passions of 100 Artists Revealed.

The winning bidder will also receive a signed copy of Art at the Speed of Life by artist and author Pam Carriker.

The winning bidder will also receive a signed copy of the book Humus by artist and author Martin Hoogeboom. This will include an original Humus ink drawing as well.

The winning bidder will also receive one signed copy of the book Journal Spilling by artist and author Diana Trout.

The winning bidder will also receive one signed copy of the newly released book Photo Craft: Creative Mixed Media and Digital Approaches to Transforming Your Photographs by artists and authors Susan Tuttle and Christy Hydeck.

BUNDLE #6

CURRENT BID

$25.00$50.00$75.00$100.00$150.00$200.00

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BUNDLE #7

The winning bidder will receive a handmade book (2" x 3" with black archival pages) and bookmark made by artist and photographer Leslie Marsh.

The winning bidder will also receive a pair of original artwork, Face Forward and Don't Look Back, from artist Stacey Merrill.

The winning bidder will also receive What to Listen For, an original artwork by artist Jill Zaheer.

The winning bidder will also receive an original encaustic artwork, Corazon for NYC, made by artist Lisa JonesMoore.

BUNDLE #7

CURRENT BID

$25.00$50.00$75.00$125.00$175.00$200.00$250.00

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BUNDLE #8

The winner of bundle #8 will receive an original encaustic artwork, Letters in the Wind, by Roxanne Evans Stout.

The winning bidder will also receive Secrets & Lies, a set of two paper mache/polaroid transfer mixed media masks from artist Stacey Merrill.

BUNDLE #10

CURRENT BID

$25.00$75.00$300.00

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If you do not wish to bid but would like to make a donation, you can click here to be taken directly to the donation page for The Mayors Fund. You can also head over to the Art is You retreat website, which is also spearheading a relief effort.

Please spread the word about this auction via your blogs and social media sites. I would love to be able to donate as much as possible to help as many as possible. Thank you!

Every helping heart makes a difference. Brilliant use of what you do so well, Seth. I will continue to send light and love, and whatever other help I can, to all those still in need in NYC and elsewhere.

Great participation! I've posted a link on my blog and have my own auction going on Daily Paintworks.com It is wonderful to feel like we can make a small difference individually, but a large one collectively!

WOW! $800 so far and still days to go...I hope even more generosity will spill forth! Some auction winners are gonna have in store truly fabulous treats in exchange for opening their hearts and pocketbooks! Woo-hoo...we ALL win. xxo

Seth... Thank you, for dropping by my blog!I enlarged your name and HERE-I didn't realize they were so small. It is fixed now and we never know who we may touch and reach out to on our blogs! It all helps, so much~Thanks Seth for being you~

The bidding continues. . .and. . .the world is a better place!!! There are some incredible items that have been donated in these 10 amazing bundles! It is so great to see the community of artists step-up in time of need, all made possible, Seth, by your hard work, and the connections between us that you and your blog have helped to create!

These bundles are all so wonderful. I've highlighted your auction on my sidebar and in my blog post, and have tweeted and retweeted. I wish for thousands for Sandy relief, and I know the recipients of these gorgeous words of art, books, and workshops, will be completely thrilled!